Proximal forearm

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Glossary

Anterior approach

The anterior approach can be used to access the bicipital tuberosity of the radius and/or the radial neck/metaphysis.

Lateral approach

The lateral Kocher/Kaplan approach can be used to access the radial head and the tip of the coronoid.

Posterolateral approach

A straight midline incision provides direct subcutaneous access to the proximal olecranon. Skin and subcutaneous flaps can be developed to access both medial and lateral approaches described below. Laterally, the midline incision can be developed submuscularly as the Boyd approach, gaining exposure for ulnar shaft and radial head fractures.